Battery and Charging System - General Information: Overview

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Models


All Passenger Cars & Trucks


Subject


Battery & Charging System Information


Index

ELECTRICAL


Date

April 7, 1986


No.

08-03-86

P-1271
This bulletin outlines the proper procedures that should be followed for charging system diagnosis, battery testing, charging, and storage.

WARNING: ALL BATTERIES GENERATE HYDROGEN GAS, WHICH IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. IF IGNITED BY A SPARK OR FLAME, THE GAS MAY EXPLODE VIOLENTLY, CAUSING SPRAYING OF ACID, FRAGMENTATION OF THE BATTERY, AND POSSIBLE SEVERE PERSONAL INJURIES. WEAR APPROVED EYE PROTECTION. BATTERY FLUID IS A CORROSIVE ACID. FLUSH ANY CONTACTED AREA WITH WATER IMMEDIATELY AND THOROUGHLY.